Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.

Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

Diet, a controllable factor that influences the gut microbiome, offers a daily opportunity to contribute to gut health.

Preventing and managing excess weight can help dogs and cats lead better, and importantly, longer lives.

Water is an essential nutrient and is considered the nutrient most critical for survival. Losses in body water of just 10-15% can cause death, with animals able to tolerate much higher fat or protein losses.

The Progress Chart should be used with the Feline Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

Discover the importance of Lean Body Mass (LBM) in overall health for dogs and cats, and the role a high-protein diet can play in slowing LBM loss.

Management of obesity in cats

A simple visual guide to help assess muscle mass in dogs.

A simple visual guide to help assess muscle mass in cats.

Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.​

Feeding a balanced diet supports healthy skeletal development and a lean body condition in puppies.​